Pasta with lentil flour , whose nutritional values (as well as those of legume pasta in general) are appreciable, lends itself to recipes for delicious first courses. If how to season it puts you in a crisis, below we suggest some healthy and tasty ideas for bringing both homemade and purchased ones to the table, preferring the most suitable combinations .
The nutritional values of lentil paste
Lentil pasta typically contains up to four times the amount of fiber found in traditional pasta (that is, made from durum wheat, water or eggs) and about a third fewer carbohydrates. But the most striking feature is the higher protein content . As for calories , pasta with red lentil flour contains approximately 334 per 100 g of product. Also interesting is its lower glycemic index , which makes you feel full immediately and for longer.
Pasta with lentil flour, how to season it
Lentil paste is ideal for light, cold, vegetarian recipes and is suitable for both celiac and gluten intolerant people and for those who don't particularly like the consistency of legumes but don't want to give up their important properties . It is cooked like any other pasta, but a slightly reduced dose of about 70 g is recommended.
Lentil pasta with tuna
Simply prepare a sautéed onion, drain the tuna in oil and add it to flavor everything well, then add parsley to taste and drain the pasta cooked al dente in this pan. Finish cooking and enjoy. (The version with tomato sauce is also excellent).
Lentil pasta with zucchini
Cut the courgettes into cubes and brown them in a pan with garlic, oil and parsley/basil. Season with salt and pepper and use this condiment to dress the pasta. To make it creamy, add some fresh spreadable cheese.
Lentil pasta with broccoli
Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling salted water. Drain them in a pan and fry them with garlic, oil, a few anchovy fillets and some chilli pepper. Add the lentil fusilli cooked al dente and finish cooking.
Lentil pasta with mushrooms
Cut the porcini mushrooms, mushrooms or a mixture into small pieces. Sauté them in a pan with garlic and oil and add the chopped parsley. Dip the cooked lentil paste and cook for a few moments.
Cold lentil pasta, recipes
The lentil paste sauce can also be cold. For example, it is good with pesto , rocket and diced mozzarella. Or with avocado cut into pieces and boiled carrots. It is also delicious with diced boiled potatoes and steamed asparagus . In short, you have no excuse not to bring one of the cold recipes with lentil paste to the table, after all, you just need to look in the fridge.
